MANUAL FOR KEYBORD 5188

Type 5C Keyboard to USB Adapter
Operation Manual
Type 5C Keyboard to USB Adapter 5188
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This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15
of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
interference, in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required
to correct the interference.
Contents
Chapter Page
1. Specifications 2
2. Introduction 3
3. Installation 3
4. Technical notes 3
5. Part Numbers and Accessories 4

1. Specifications Compatible with:
Sunä Type 5C keyboard and mouse (includes Sun Type 6 keyboard)
Ultra Spec Server Control Switch, P/N 5185 or 5195
Sun Sunblade 100 workstation
USB compliant PC workstations (a USB compliant operating system which supports the USB HID 1.1
device class specification is required)
Power:
USB bus powered device. Current load is 100 mA max (adapter only). If also powering Type 5C keyboard
and mouse requires an additional 400mA max.
Size:
4.0” x 2.4” x 1.0”
Shipping Weight:
1 lbs.
Warranty:
Ultra Spec Cables, Inc. warrants all hardware and components of the Type 5C Keyboard to USB Adapter,
with proper installation and normal use, for one year from the date of purchase.
During the warranty period, Ultra Spec Cables, Inc. will, at its option, either repair or replace hardware and
components that prove to be defective.
If your product should fail during the warranty period, phone our technical support department at 1-800-
622-2537 for warranty service (return to factory) instructions.
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2. Introduction
The Type 5C Keyboard to USB Adapter (P/N 5188) allows a USB compatible workstation to be connected to the
Server Control Switch (P/N 5185 or 5195). The adapter converts keyboard scan codes from the type 5C keyboard to
equivalent USB keyboard scan codes. The adapter also converts the mouse data to USB compatible mouse data.
The Type 5C Keyboard to USB Adapter can also be used in a standalone setup, where it is connected between a
Type 5C Keyboard/mouse and a USB based workstation.
3. Installation
3.1 Between Type 5C keyboard and workstation (standalone operation)
For all installations it is recommended that the equipment be powered off for system interconnection and/or changes
to a setup.
• Connect the port labeled To Type 5C Keyboard to either minidin8 connector on the Type 5C keyboard using a
straight through minidin8 cable (P/N 8002 or equivalent). If using a mouse, connect it to the other minidin8
connector on the keyboard.
• Connect the port labeled To Computer USB Port to any workstation USB port using a USB Type A to Type B
cable (P/N 4021 or equivalent). This type of cable is used for connecting a HUB or other device upstream to
another HUB or a host controller.
3.2 Between Server Control Switch and workstation (system operation)
For all installations it is recommended that the equipment be powered off for system interconnection and/or changes
to a setup.
• Connect the port labeled To Type 5C Keyboard to any Server Control switch CPU port using a straight through
minidin8 cable (P/N 8002 or equivalent).
• Connect the port labeled To Computer USB Port to any workstation USB port using a USB Type A to Type B
cable (P/N 4021 or equivalent). This type of cable is used for connecting a HUB or other device upstream to
another HUB or a host controller.
• Connect the video output of the workstation to the Server Control Switch video input connector using an
appropriate cable/converter for connector and sync conversion
• Connect and power on the rest of the Server Control Switch system per the appropriate installation instructions.
4. Technical notes
Keyboard
The Type 5C Keyboard to USB Adapter emulates a Sun Type 6 USB keyboard (P/N 3201273-01) and a Sun
Crossbow USB mouse (P/N 3703632-01). The Type 5C and Type 6 keyboards match in available keys, however
several keys are relocated on the Type 6 keyboard. The adapter appropriately maps the key codes generated to the
key legends on the keyboard (i.e. all keys work the way they are labeled).
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Important Note Regarding Standby Operation:
USB supports a SUSPEND/RESUME capability that has various and incompatible implementations across differing
hardware platforms. This can affect the operation of the adapter if the workstation supports a low power or standby
mode with an incompatible implementation. Low power or standby mode is normally activated through a menu
selection (using the mouse) or by pressing the POWER key on the keyboard (upper rightmost key on both the Type
5C and Type 6 USB keyboards). For this reason, the POWER key on the Type 5C keyboard IS DISABLED when
using the adapter. In addition, it is important not to activate low power or standby mode through other means.
WHEN IN LOW POWER OR STANDBY MODE THE SYSTEM MAY NOT WAKE UP THROUGH
KEYBOARD OR MOUSE ACTIVITY, REQUIRING A HARD POWER-DOWN TO RECOVER.
In addition, the POWER key on the Type 5C keyboard does not have the capability to power-on a system as it
would when connected to a Type 5C compatible workstation (nor does a Type 6 USB keyboard have this capability
when connected to a USB workstation).
5. Part numbers and Accessories
5188 Type 5C Keyboard to USB Adapter
4021 Cable, USB Type A/B, M/M 0.5M
4022 Cable, USB Type A/B, M/M 1M
4023 Cable, USB Type A/B, M/M 2M
4024 Cable, USB Type A/B, M/M 3M
4025 Cable, USB Type A/B, M/M 4.6M